destructibility
Americannoun
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Instead scientists gained a serendipitous insight into the destructibility of asteroids, which could help defend Earth against future asteroid hazards.
From New York Times
In 1965, Pope Pius VI foreshadowed Francis, when, in a United Nations address, he too spoke about the destructibility of the world at the hands of humanity.
From Time
As to the destructibility of diamonds she learned that they can be converted by the action of heat or electricity into that most banal substance—black lead!
From Project Gutenberg
We should be forced to believe in the thorough degradation and destructibility of both mind and matter.
From Project Gutenberg
Existing with no evidence of its destruction or of its destructibility, we ought to believe in its immortality; hence, I conclude, if a man die, he will live again.
From Project Gutenberg
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